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Hokitika Guardian, 31 August 1927, Page 2

Addisons are just making their first display of spring and summer goods. Inspect ion i nvitod. —Advt. A final reminder is given of tho Hospital Ball in the Drill ITall this evening. Tho grand march takes place at 8.30 o’clock. Very complete arrangements have boon made for a successful function. The Hygiene Fish Mart, next to Mr E. J. Lloyd’s store, Revoll Street, have an interesting announcement in this issue to which we direct special attention. Tho opportunity of securing fresh fish under the best, conditions should appeal to housewives. ■Coal continues to come over by rail from tho West Coast in increasing quantity. The total of goods carried last week from tho West Coast to Christchurch was 10,021 tons, the great hulk being coal. In the corresponding week last year the total was 8937 tons.

Infectious apd other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Const Health Districts during the week ended noon on Monday, totalled 28, as follows :—Canterbury : Scarlet fever, 10; diphtheria, 2; tnIvereulosis 8; pneumonia, 1; pneumonic influenza, 1 ; puerperal sepsis, 2; septic abortion, 2; livdatids, 1. West Coast: pneumonia, 1. There were four deaths in the Canterbury district; tuberculosis, 3; puerperal sepsis, 1.

We direct special attention to the important auction sale on behalf of Mr W. A. Jamieson, of Koiterangi, of the whole of his choice dairy herd, which will ho held on the premises on Wednesday of next week. Sept. 7th. at noon, by Messrs W. .Jollries and Co., and M. Houston and Co. in conjunction. The opportunity to seeure a first-class herd is unique, Mr Jamieson having decided to retire from dairying. A milking plant, separator etc. will also he offered.

Accused of assaulting .John Voyce so as to cause him actual bodily harm, at Dobson on August 49th., Charles J. Clayton again appeared on remand at tho Greymouth Magstratc’s Court yesterday. Sergeant J. Smvthe stated that Voycc would he unable to attend the Court for six weeks, and a further remand of one month was applied for. Air J. AY. Hannan, who represented accused, asked that hail bo renewed. Mr AY. Meld rum, S.M., granted a remand until Sept. 26th. and renewed hail in self £IOO, and two sureties of £SO each.

It is very satisfactory to learn that tho demand for electric power in North Westland is already exceeding the estimate, with the result that double the quantity of power must he provided now at the outset than was at first considered requisite. This is a promising prospect and will bestir the AYestland Power Ltd. to special activity in commencing active operations. Mr Langford is very sanguine that power will lie available before Easter next. At present bo is going into the matter of native timber for electric poles serving the reticulation of the district.

Mothers! Protect your kiddies from colds and coughs. Give them “Nazol” on sugar. Sprinkle baby’s pillow Safe, pleasant, economical. 60 dose 3 Is 6d.—Advt. “Nazol” is unequalled for relieving Handy, efficacious, and money-saving, coughs, colds, catarrh and sore throats. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt. AA'hcnever a cold threatens you, get “ Nazol,” the commonsense remedy, Tnstant relief. A dose a day keeps the cold away. 60 doses for Is Jd. —Advt Stop that tickling cough! “Nazol acts quickly, and never fails to give relief. The surest protection for all kinds of coughs and colds. 60 doses Is 6d.—Advt. Our first delivery of new season’s hats are now arriving, new styles and all the latest colours in crinolines', ciVlcs. satins, bubble straws, also smart selection of models and ready-to-wears. — c cbroder and Co.—Advt.